World Cup Robin van Persie aims to end knockout-phase hoodoo

Jul 08, 2014

Prior to the Netherland's World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday, Robin van Persie is still waiting for his first goal in a knockout match at a major international tournament.The Manchester United striker's flying header against Spain helped set the tone for a group-phase of joyous football, but since then -- and in keeping with the tournament as a whole -- the goals have gradually dried up.Having claimed two goals in the 5-1 rout of Spain, he netted in the 3-2 win over Australia, but has since gone 225 minutes without scoring.Suspended against Chile, he was substituted in the 76t...